Did You Know There Are Free Play & Learn Groups Happening Near You?
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups help families prepare their children ages birth to 5 for success in school and life. This program supports family members at free weekly, facilitated play groups. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, other caregivers and family members learn about:
- Activities they can do at home to support children’s learning
- Turning everyday activities – such grocery shopping, cooking and bath time – into early learning opportunities
- Child development from birth to 5
- Skills children are expected to have when they start school
- Community programs and services available to help raise healthy children

Play & Learn groups are typically facilitated in English, and they are inclusive to all children, languages, and cultures. They are no-cost, no-registration drop-in programs available for young children and their caregivers. A trained facilitator creates a playful environment for children and supports caregivers in their learning. You can expect play, stories, activities, music, and hands-on exploration!

Play & Learn Groups in Northwest WA
Throughout our region, we are fortunate to have many great organizations offering free, drop-in Play & Learn groups for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers!
• Island County
Mother Mentors – Oak Harbor (view details)
- Where/When: A variety of drop-in Play and Learn opportunities throughout the week, see website for details.
Community Resource Center of Stanwood-Camano (view details)
- Where/When: A variety of drop-in Play and Learn opportunities throughout the week, see website for details.
• San Juan County
Lopez Island Family Resource Center (view details)
- Parent-Tot Program
- Where/When:
- (Summer) Odlin Beach, Fridays 10 am – 12 pm
- (Fall) LIFRC, time and date TBD
- See website for more details.
- Contact: katy@lifrc.org
• Skagit County
United General (view details)
- Where: Heartwood House
- When: Tuesdays 11 am
- See website for more details.
- Contact: lyndie.simmonds@unitedgeneral.org
• Snohomish County
ChildStrive (view details)
Everett Public Schools (view details)
Wonderland Child and Family Services (view details)
- Where: Mountlake Terrace Library
- When: Wednesdays 10-11 am
- See website for more details.
• Whatcom County
Opportunity Council (view details)
- Where: East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
- When: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am
- Contact: allie_bishop@oppco.org
- Sign-up for email communications
Blaine School District (view details)
- Where: Blaine Primary School, Room 542
- When: Wednesdays 9:15 am during the school year
- Contact: laosved@blainesd.org
Whatcom Center for Early Learning (view details)
- Toddler Time
- Where: Bellingham/Ferndale/Lynden
- When: A variety of drop-in Play and Learn opportunities throughout the week, see website for details.
To explore more Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups happening in Washington state, please visit BrightSpark’s KPL Home Page.





